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Why is Windows Explorer reporting incorrect values in properties pane?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • Windows Explorer
  • CIFS

Answer

  • Windows Explorer may report incorrect number of files, number of folders and/or incorrect size in the properties pane
  • This is due to a Windows Explorer limitation as it can't access paths longer than 260 characters

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